The Cairngorm Mountain Resort, managed by Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd (CMSL) is a popular mountain destination in Scotland, located in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. The Cairngorm Estate, the land in which the resort is situated, covers 1,418 hectares and is an internationally renowned area of scientific interest. Its surrounding area contains unique natural habitats and wildlife protected by EU legislation. The local area of Badenoch and Strathspey attracts over 1.8 million annual visitors predominantly in summer with the resort itself attracting circa 200,000 annual visitors. In winter, the resort is a commercial snowsports operation and can attract over 120,000 skiing and snowboarding visitors during a busy season. In the summer, the resort transforms as the snow melts and becomes a hub of activity, offering a range of products, for a variety of visitor demographics ranging from outdoor enthusiasts to the family market.